Live in the Light Daily Broadcast
Listen to daily messages from Pastor Robbie Symons and the Live in the Light team. Live in the Light is a ministry of Hope Bible Church Oakville.
No Excuse Not To Grow (Part 2 of 2)
Live in the Light is kicking off a brand-new series walking verse by verse through the book of 2 Peter. This letter was written by the apostle Peter as he approached the end of his life, and it carries a sense of urgency and deep conviction. Right from the start, Peter reminds believers that God has already provided everything necessary for a life of godliness. In other words, from Pastor Robbie Symons, there's no excuse not to grow.Â
No Excuse Not To Grow (Part 1 of 2)
Live in the Light is kicking off a brand-new series walking verse by verse through the book of 2 Peter. This letter was written by the apostle Peter as he approached the end of his life, and it carries a sense of urgency and deep conviction. Right from the start, Peter reminds believers that God has already provided everything necessary for a life of godliness. In other words, from Pastor Robbie Symons, there's no excuse not to grow.Â
Oh To Be Founded On The Rock (Part 2 of 2)
Pastor Robbie is wrapping up the series on Jesus's Sermon on the Mount on Live in the Light. Jesus uses the analogy of two builders: one builds his house on the firm foundation of rock, while the other builds on unstable, shifting sand. In the end, the house built on sand is swept away by the elements, while the house built on rock stands firm, withstanding any storm. Jesus' message is clear: true wisdom leads us to build our lives on the unshakable foundation of Christ, not on fleeting foundations that will inevitably lead to ruin.
Oh To Be Founded On The Rock (Part 1 of 2)
Pastor Robbie is wrapping up the series on Jesus's Sermon on the Mount on Live in the Light. Jesus uses the analogy of two builders: one builds his house on the firm foundation of rock, while the other builds on unstable, shifting sand. In the end, the house built on sand is swept away by the elements, while the house built on rock stands firm, withstanding any storm. Jesus' message is clear: true wisdom leads us to build our lives on the unshakable foundation of Christ, not on fleeting foundations that will inevitably lead to ruin.
Beware of False Prophets (Part 2 of 2)
The Bible warns against false prophets who may appear outwardly harmless or even righteous, but their true nature is deceptive. Jesus uses the metaphor of fruit to illustrate this: just as a good tree produces good fruit and a bad tree produces bad fruit, so too will a person's actions reveal their true character. Pastor Robbie shares the Bible's wisdom and warnings on Live in the Light on Part 2.
Unless the Lord Builds the House (Part 2 of 2)
Husbands, jump back into this message on Live in the Light that takes a deep look at your God-given role in marriage according to Ephesians 5:25–32. What does it really mean to love your wife as Christ loves the Church—and how is that love lived out daily? Scripture offers powerful wisdom on sacrificial, Christ-centered love, and in this episode, Pastor Robbie unpacks what that looks like in a marriage built on God’s solid foundation. When you follow His design, your marriage can flourish and be richly blessed.
Beware of False Prophets (Part 1 of 2)
The Bible warns against false prophets who may appear outwardly harmless or even righteous, but their true nature is deceptive. Jesus uses the metaphor of fruit to illustrate this: just as a good tree produces good fruit and a bad tree produces bad fruit, so too will a person's actions reveal their true character. Pastor Robbie shares the Bible's wisdom and warnings on Live in the Light.
Choose Wisely! (Part 2 of 2)
Jesus calls us to live by the Golden Rule from Matthew 7, treating others with love and respect. We are urged to choose the narrow, challenging path that leads to life, rather than the broad, easy road that leads to destruction. The narrow path is difficult at times, and can be discouraging but as Christ-followers, we persevere, knowing that this is the way to blessing, joy and our eternal reward. Choose wisely with Pastor Robbie on Live in the Light!
Choose Wisely! (Part 1 of 2)
Jesus calls us to live by the Golden Rule from Matthew 7, treating others with love and respect. We are urged to choose the narrow, challenging path that leads to life, rather than the broad, easy road that leads to destruction. The narrow path is difficult at times, and can be discouraging but as Christ-followers, we persevere, knowing that this is the way to blessing, joy and our eternal reward. Choose wisely with Pastor Robbie on Live in the Light!
The Dangers of Judgmentalism (Part 2 of 2)
As the Lord warns, "For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you". Pastor Robbie concludes this message on Matthew 7 on Live in the Light.
The Dangers of Judgmentalism (Part 1 of 2)
Pastor Robbie is in Matthew 7, where Jesus cautions that self-examination and humility should precede judging others. Only after examining our own hearts can we help others with theirs in a constructive and loving way. Instead of being quick to criticize, we are called to show compassion and grace, knowing that we, too, are in need of mercy for the sin in our lives. Another heart check today on Live in the Light.
Unless the Lord Builds My Marriage: Husbands (Part 1 of 2)
Attention, husbands! Today’s message takes a deep look at your God-given role in marriage according to Ephesians 5:25–32. What does it really mean to love your wife as Christ loves the Church—and how is that love lived out daily? Scripture offers powerful wisdom on sacrificial, Christ-centred love, and in this Live in the Light episode, Pastor Robbie Symons unpacks what that looks like in a marriage built on God’s solid foundation. When you follow His design, your marriage can flourish and be richly blessed.
A Biblical Strategy for Stress and Distress (Part 2 of 2)
We're back to our message about stress. Life is hard! Stress, trial, and distress are not just occasional interruptions—they're guaranteed parts of the Christian life. But the good news? God doesn't leave us without help or direction. In this one-off message from Psalm 4, Pastor Robbie Symons walks us through a powerful and practical biblical strategy for facing life's pressures. Whether you're in a season of tension, loss, anxiety, or spiritual fatigue, this message on Live in the Light offers hope and clarity for navigating it all with faith.
A Biblical Strategy for Stress and Distress (Part 1 of 2)
Life is hard! Stress, trial, and distress are not just occasional interruptions—they're guaranteed parts of the Christian life. But the good news? God doesn't leave us without help or direction. In this one-off message from Psalm 4, Pastor Robbie Symons walks us through a powerful and practical biblical strategy for facing life's pressures. Whether you're in a season of tension, loss, anxiety, or spiritual fatigue, this message on Live in the Light offers hope and clarity for navigating it all with faith.
Seek First The Kingdom (Part 2 of 2)
Jump back into Live in the Light, where we continue in Matthew 6. Pastor Robbie teaches that what we prioritize will ultimately determine the path of our lives. Pursuing goals that are temporal or physical are not necessarily wrong, but they must not be placed above those that are spiritual. God's word instructs us to seek first his Kingdom and his righteousness because that is where God's promises to his people are fulfilled. It is where the antidote to anxiety and the place of blessing, peace and joy is found!
Seek First The Kingdom (Part 1 of 2)
Today on Live in the Light, we continue in Matthew 6. Pastor Robbie teaches that what we prioritize will ultimately determine the path of our lives. Pursuing goals that are temporal or physical are not necessarily wrong, but they must not be placed above those that are spiritual. God's word instructs us to seek first his Kingdom and his righteousness because that is where God's promises to his people are fulfilled. It is where the antidote to anxiety and the place of blessing, peace and joy is found!
You Cannot Serve God and Money (Part 2 of 2)
Today is part 2 of our message in Matthew 6:22-24. Jesus said, "No one can serve two masters." He explains that people cannot serve both God and money. A person will inevitably choose one to prioritize over the other. Pastor Robbie Symons on Live in the Light today teaches that one's ultimate allegiance must be to God, as divided loyalty will lead to spiritual failure. We must be suspicious of our hearts.
Unless the Lord Builds My Marriage: Wives (Part 2 of 2)
Do you desire a solid, loving, and enduring marriage—one that is truly blessed by God? Pastor Robbie unpacks Ephesians 5:22–24, exploring God’s counter-cultural design for marriage. What does a marriage built by the Lord look like? Through Scripture, we’ll take a closer look at the wife’s role in a biblical marriage, and what true, godly submission is—and is not. Discover how following God's design leads to a marriage that thrives under His blessing on Live in the Light.
You Cannot Serve God and Money (Part 1 of 2)
In Matthew 6:22-24, Jesus says, "No one can serve two masters." He explains that people cannot serve both God and money. A person will inevitably choose one to prioritize over the other. Pastor Robbie Symons on Live in the Light today teaches that one's ultimate allegiance must be to God, as divided loyalty will lead to spiritual failure. We must be suspicious of our hearts.
Find Your Treasure and Find Your Heart! (Part 2 of 2)
Today is Part 2 of this convicting message on Live in the Light. Matthew 6:19-21 warns about placing our trust and value in earthly things that can steal Jesus' rightful place in our hearts. Pastor Robbie Symons implores us to build up our treasures in heaven, living in light of the Kingdom and the greatest gift of all.
Find Your Treasure and Find Your Heart! (Part 1 of 2)
Live in the Light is in Matthew 6:19-21 today, where we're warned about placing our trust and value in earthly things that can steal Jesus' rightful place in our hearts. Pastor Robbie Symons implores us to build up our treasures in heaven, living in light of the Kingdom and the greatest gift of all.
Hypocrisy or Holiness (Part 2 of 2)
Today on Live in the Light, we're back in this message from Matthew 6:16-18 with Pastor Robbie Symons. When we serve or work in the Lord's name with selfish motives, He sees this hypocrisy and rejects it. Yet, he also recognizes the pure motivation of a genuine heart which seeks to glorify him above all else. God rejects what is false, but blesses what is real!
Hypocrisy or Holiness? (Part 1 of 2)
The discipline of fasting is the topic in Matthew 6:16-18, but Christ's message is that which matters most to him: a pure heart. Fasting was and is a practice used to deny oneself in order to fervently seek and draw near to the Lord, and to glorify God. However, Pastor Robbie Symons shows us today that the Pharisees would often draw attention to themselves while fasting, ultimately glorifying self and stealing the glory from God. Are we ever guilty of doing the same? Prepare to examine your heart on Live in the Light.
Unless the Lord Builds My Marriage: Wives (Part 1 of 2)
Do you desire a solid, loving, and enduring marriage—one that is truly blessed by God? In this episode on Live in the Light, Pastor Robbie Symons unpacks Ephesians 5:22–24, exploring God’s counter-cultural design for marriage. What does a marriage built by the Lord look like? Through Scripture, we’ll take a closer look at the wife’s role in a biblical marriage, and what true, godly submission is—and is not. Discover how following God's design leads to a marriage that thrives under His blessing.
Four Critical Lessons on Prayer (Part 2 of 2)
Jesus’ teaching on prayer in Matthew 6 is a call to authenticity, humility, and intimacy with God. By retreating to pray in private, by offering sincere and humble petitions, and by living a life of forgiveness, Christ set the example for a prayerful life rooted in devotion and dependence on the Father. Today is Part 2 of this message with Pastor Robbie Symons in Live in the Light.
Four Critical Lessons on Prayer
Jesus’ teaching on prayer in Matthew 6 is a call to authenticity, humility, and intimacy with God. Christ demonstrated these values not only through His instructions but also through His own prayer life. On Live in the Light with Pastor Robbie Symons, we are reminded that prayer is not about eloquence or external recognition, but about cultivating a deep, ongoing relationship with God.
As For Me And My House (Part 2 of 2)
In Joshua 24:14–15, Joshua calls God’s people to make a clear and personal decision—to serve the Lord with wholehearted devotion. Pastor Robbie Symons completes this message today on Live in the Light.
As For Me And My House (Part 1 of 2)
Life presents us with many choices, but none more significant than who we will serve. In Joshua 24:14–15, Joshua calls God’s people to make a clear and personal decision—to serve the Lord with wholehearted devotion. His bold declaration, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord,” is both a challenge and an inspiration. This message will encourage you to lead your home with purpose, faith, and courage. Join Robbie Symons on Live in the Light as he explores what it means to choose God daily and build a legacy of faith.
Every Home Must Treasure Wisdom (Part 2 of 2)
Looking for true peace and blessing in your home? Proverbs 3:13–18 reveals that God’s wisdom is more valuable than silver or gold—and it brings life, peace, and lasting joy. Pastor Robbie Symons points us to the richness of God's guidance in every area of life when we build our families on His truth. Tune in to Live in the Light as we explore how treasuring God's wisdom can transform your home from the inside out.
Unless the Lord Builds the House (Part 2 of 2)
Today's message on Live in the Light with Pastor Robbie Symons launches a new series, "Unless the LORD Builds the House," drawn from our key passage, Psalm 127:1. Whether you're building a house, establishing a home, or raising a family, all of it is meaningless without the Lord’s blessing and protection.Â
Every Home Must Treasure Wisdom (Part 1 of 2)
Looking for true peace and blessing in your home? Proverbs 3:13–18 reveals that God’s wisdom is more valuable than silver or gold—and it brings life, peace, and lasting joy. Pastor Robbie Symons points us to the richness of God's guidance in every area of life when we build our families on His truth. Tune in to Live in the Light as we explore how treasuring God's wisdom can transform your home from the inside out.
Finances and the Family (Part 2 of 2)
On Live in the Light today, Pastor Robbie unpacks biblical wisdom on how to manage money faithfully and honour God through it. This is the final part of the message passages in the book of Proverbs.
Finances and the Family (Part 1 of 2)
Did you know Jesus talked about money more than He did about heaven and hell? Not because He was focused on wealth, but because He knew how easily money competes for our hearts. As Matthew 6:21 says, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Of the 38 parables Jesus told, 16 deal with money and possessions. God calls us to put Him first in every area of life—including our finances. Join us today on Live in the Light as Pastor Robbie Symons unpacks biblical wisdom on how to manage money faithfully and honour God through it.
When the Lord Builds a Home: Parents and Children (Part 4 of 4)
Today is the 4th and last episode on this message from Pastor Robbie Symons teaching from Ephesians 6:1–4. A father's role in raising children is vital, not done through harshness or provocation, but with love, discipline, and the instruction of the Lord. This is a call to children, parents, and families to reflect God’s design in their relationships, bringing order, grace, and blessing to the home.
When the Lord Builds a Home: Parents and Children (Part 3 of 4)
In today's message on Live in the Light, Pastor Robbie Symons explores the powerful wisdom of Ephesians 6:1–4, where Scripture calls children to honour and obey their parents—not just as a duty, but as a pathway to blessing. A father's role in raising children is vital, not done through harshness or provocation, but with love, discipline, and the instruction of the Lord. This is a call to children, parents, and families to reflect God’s design in their relationships, bringing order, grace, and blessing to the home.
Unless the Lord Builds the House (Part 1 of 2)
Today's message on Live in the Light with Pastor Robbie Symons launches a new series, "Unless the LORD Builds the House," drawn from our key passage, Psalm 127:1. Whether you're building a house, establishing a home, or raising a family, all of it is meaningless without the Lord’s blessing and protection.Â
When the Lord Builds a Home: Parents and Children (Part 2 of 4)
On Live in the Light with Pastor Robbie Symons, we are on Part 2 of this message on Deuteronomy 6:4–6, where we discover God’s blueprint for building a faith-filled home. These powerful verses remind us that a strong family begins with a deep, personal love for God—one that shapes how we live and how we lead our children. You'll hear how God calls parents to be spiritual leaders, intentionally passing on their faith through everyday moments. Whether you're raising young kids, guiding teens, or encouraging the next generation, this message offers wisdom and hope for families who want to build...
When the Lord Builds a Home: Parents and Children (Part 1 of 4)
Join us on Live in the Light with Pastor Robbie Symons as we dive into our text for today, Deuteronomy 6:4–6, and we discover God’s blueprint for building a faith-filled home. These powerful verses remind us that a strong family begins with a deep, personal love for God—one that shapes how we live and how we lead our children. You'll hear how God calls parents to be spiritual leaders, intentionally passing on their faith through everyday moments. Whether you're raising young kids, guiding teens, or encouraging the next generation, this message offers wisdom and hope for families who want t...
Unless the Lord Builds My Marriage: Husbands (Part 2 of 2)
Attention, husbands! Today is Part 2 of this message on Live in the Light, which takes a deep look at your God-given role in marriage according to Ephesians 5:25–32. What does it really mean to love your wife as Christ loves the Church—and how is that love lived out daily? Scripture offers powerful wisdom on sacrificial, Christ-centered love, and in this episode, we’ll unpack what that looks like in a marriage built on God’s solid foundation. When you follow His design, your marriage can flourish and be richly blessed.
Unless the Lord Builds My Marriage: Husbands (Part 1 of 2)
Attention, husbands! Today’s message on Live in the Light takes a deep look at your God-given role in marriage according to Ephesians 5:25–32. What does it really mean to love your wife as Christ loves the Church—and how is that love lived out daily? Scripture offers powerful wisdom on sacrificial, Christ-centered love, and in this episode, Pastor Robbie Symons unpacks what that looks like in a marriage built on God’s solid foundation. When you follow His design, your marriage can flourish and be richly blessed.